Presbyterian Home of Maryland Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 18% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY SENIOR LIVES IN A DIGNIFIED AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENJOYING A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE.
- Income
- $3.8 million
- Spending
- $2.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 18%
- Reserves
- 22.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 88%
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $206,000, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 22.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 29% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 402% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1518% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $425,400 spent. IN DECEMBER 2024 PRESBYTERIAN HOME OF MARYLAND, INC. PURCHASED HART HERITAGE ESTATES ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. THE TWO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES ARE LOCATED IN THE BEL AIR AREA OF HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND. ONE LOCATION IS IN FOREST HILL, WHICH IS LICENSED FOR 55 BEDS, AND THE OTHER IS IN THE TOWN OF STREET, WHICH IS LICENSED FOR 39 BEDS. WE PROVIDE A HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE THAT IS NOT JUST SEEN BUT IS FELT BY ALL WHO VISIT. OUR SPACIOUS COMMUNITY LIVING ROOM GIVES OUR RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE COMPANIONSHIP OF OTHERS WHILE WATCHING A LARGE-SCREEN TV OR PARTICIPATING IN OUR GROUP SING-ALONGS. EACH FACILITY HAS 24/7 VIDEO SECURITY, SPACIOUS DINING AREAS, OUTDOOR PICNIC(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)FACILITIES, PRIVATE DINING FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, AND WALK-IN BEAUTICIAN SERVICES. EACH OF THE RESIDENT ROOMS IS BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED TO INCLUDE EVERY CONVENIENCE. ROOMS INCLUDE LARGE SUNNY WINDOWS, PRIVATE BATHS, WALL-TO-WALL CARPETING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND 24-HOUR IN-ROOM MOTION DETECTION. FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE IT, WE ALSO OFFER IN-ROOM CABLE, TELEPHONE, AND INTERNET SERVICE, AS WELL AS DAILY NEWSPAPER DELIVERY. DINING & DIETARY NEEDS:THE RESIDENTS ENJOY EATING IN OUR COMFORTABLE DINING ROOM. THERE ARE THREE DELICIOUS HOME-COOKED, WELL-BALANCED MEALS OFFERED DAILY. SNACKS AND BEVERAGES ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED 24/7. SPECIAL DIETS ARE PREPARED FOR RESIDENTS UPON THEIR DOCTORS' REQUESTS. ACCOMMODATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR OUTSIDE GATHERINGS, INCLUDING A GAS GRILL FOR MEAL PREPARATION FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.ACTIVITIES:AT HART HERITAGE ESTATES, WE TRY TO MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR OUR RESIDENTS, BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS IN ASSISTED LIVING SOME OF OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS, MOVIE NIGHT, COOKING CLUB, BINGO, AND OTHER COMPETITIVE GAMES, AS WELL AS OUTDOOR GARDENING AND EXERCISE. WE ALSO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR WEEKLY RELIGIOUS SERVICES.WE SCHEDULE WEEKLY APPEARANCES BY LOCAL TALENT WHO PROVIDE LIVE SINGING AND MUSIC. THE SILVER READER PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, IS ONGOING AND IS A FAVORITE OF MANY RESIDENTSMAKING LIBRARY STAFF AND MEDIA AVAILABLE AT HART HERITAGE ESTATES FOR CHECKOUT. WE HAVE A COMPUTER CENTER WITH INTERNET ACCESS FOR THOSE WITHOUT COMPUTERS. OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE ICE CREAM SOCIALS AND HOLIDAY PARTIES.ASSISTED LIVING:BOTH HARFORD COUNTY ASSISTED LIVING LOCATIONS HAVE CARING STAFF WHO ARE DEDICATED TO THE CARE AND COMFORT OF EVERY RESIDENT AND CONDUCT THEMSELVES WITH HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. OUR STAFF INCLUDES:- LICENSED FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR- STATE LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE- STATE CERTIFIED MEDICATION TECHNICIANS- RESIDENT ASSISTANTS- TWO ACTIVITY COORDINATORSWE ALSO HAVE A NUMBER OF SPECIALISTS AVAILABLE TO OUR RESIDENTS, INCLUDING:- REHAB THERAPY SPECIALIST FOR PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY- HOSPICE- PODIATRIST- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INCLUDING A CONSULTING PSYCHIATRIST AND PSYCHOLOGIST- DENTAL SERVICES- PHLEBOTOMY SERVICESMEMORY CARE FACILITIES:WE CARE FOR THOSE WITH EMERGING MEMORY SYMPTOMS AND THOSE WITH ADVANCED CASES. WE ALSO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM RESPITE CARE FOR CAREGIVERS WHO JUST NEED A BREAK FROM WHAT CAN BE AN OVERWHELMING SITUATION.RESPITE CARE SERVICES:RESPITE CARE IS DESIGNED FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS WHO NEED TO TAKE SOME TIME OFF AND REJUVENATE AND JUST HAVE SOME TIME TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES. CAREGIVING IS A DEMANDING JOB, AND NO ONE IS EQUIPPED TO DO IT ALONE. OUR RESPITE CARE PROVIDES SHORT-TERM BREAKS THAT CAN RELIEVE STRESS, RESTORE ENERGY, AND PROMOTE BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE.HOSPICE CARE RELATIONSHIPS:WHILE HART HERITAGE ESTATES OFFERS A CARING AND PERSONALIZED ASSISTED LIVING EXPERIENCE, WE ARE NOT A HOSPICE; HOWEVER, WE DO HAVE A HOSPICE ROOM AT OUR FOREST HILL LOCATION, SET UP FOR END-OF-LIFE NEEDS, AVAILABLE FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT IS COMFORTABLY FURNISHED FOR THE PATIENT AND PROVIDES SPACE FOR THE FAMILY. WE CONTRACT WITH ALL HOSPICE AGENCIES, AND WE HELP COORDINATE HOSPICE CARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS WHO ARE APPROACHING THE END OF LIFE. WE HAVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEVERAL LOCAL HOSPICE ORGANIZATIONS IN HARFORD AND BALTIMORE COUNTIES WHO PROVIDE ON-SITE HOSPICE CARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS AS IS NEEDED.BENEVOLENCE:THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH A POLICY AND BENEVOLENCE FUND TO SUBSIDIZE RESIDENTS' MONTHLY FEES IN THE EVENT THAT THEIR ASSETS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED DUE TO UNFORESEEABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1937.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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